Evinrude E-Tec Operator's Manual page 30

Trailering
Trailer your boat with the outboard in a verti-
cal position. If your trailer does not provide ad-
equate road clearance, the outboard can be
trailered by using the tilt support or an acces-
sory trailering bracket. Refer to Tilt Support
on page 28.
IMPORTANT: Whenever using the tilt sup-
port or an accessory trailering bracket, the
outboard must be restrained. Bouncing during
transport will damage the outboard and boat's
transom.
MANUAL TILT
Outboard Angle Adjustment
The outboard should be perpendicular to the
water when the boat is underway at full
speed. This adjustment can only be deter-
mined by water testing the boat. Set angle ad-
justment for your normal load.
Place outboard in full tilt position. Refer to Tilt
Support on page 28.
• Turn the angle adjusting rod handle up.
Push in against spring so retainer will re-
lease, then slide rod assembly all the way
out.
• Insert rod in desired position. Make sure rod
passes through both stern brackets.
• Push in against spring and turn rod handle
down. Make sure the retainer dropped into
lock position.
Tilting
WARNING
If you tilt the engine and leave it tilted,
close the fuel tank vent screw (turn
clockwise) and close the fuel shut-off
valve (turn so handle is horizontal).
Failure to do so might allow fuel leak-
age which could lead to explosion or
fire.
IMPORTANT: Use the tilt grip to tilt your out-
board.
Tilt UP
Move tilt/run lever to TILT position.
1. TILT position
Grasp tilt grip on engine cover and tilt out-
board to the full tilt position.
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1. Tilt grip
Tilt support will automatically engage.
WARNING
While engine is tilted, leave tilt lever in
the TILT position. When the tilt/run
lever is in the RUN position, tilt support
can release unexpectedly and allow
outboard to drop, creating a risk or
serious personal injury or loss of con-
trol.
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